AI tech developer and production studio Morphic is making waves in the anime industry with the production of its first episodic anime series, “DQN,” created by Kushagra Kushwaha in collaboration with his Tokyo-based studio 4861. What sets Morphic apart is its commitment to supporting emerging filmmakers through a creators fund, with a generous $1 million investment to back projects ranging from live-action and animated features to games, comics, and manga.
Kushagra Kushwaha, originally from India and now based in Tokyo, boasts an impressive resume that includes work on popular series like Netflix’s “JoJo’s Stone Ocean” and Amazon, Apple, Roku, and Crunchyroll’s “Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest.” His latest creation, “DQN,” is set in a cyberpunk world where decentralized networks and AI intelligence reign supreme. The series follows 12 strangers embroiled in a high-stakes race to uncover the secrets of a hidden vault that has the power to redefine the balance of power.
Jaynti Kanani, former CEO and founder of blockchain company Polygon, who spearheaded the launch of Morphic in 2024 with headquarters in San Jose, New York, Dubai, and Bangalore, expressed his admiration for Kushagra Kushwaha’s talent and vision. He highlighted the studio’s mission to empower filmmakers with cutting-edge technology and announced the launch of the creators fund to welcome more creative voices to their platform.
Kushagra Kushwaha echoed Kanani’s sentiments, emphasizing his passion for leveraging technology to bring anime storytelling to a global audience. He expressed his excitement to collaborate with the Morphic team, who are utilizing AI to democratize the genre, accelerate production timelines, and enable a new generation of artists to realize their creative visions.
The partnership between Morphic and Kushagra Kushwaha holds promise for the anime industry, with “DQN” poised to captivate audiences with its innovative storytelling and immersive world-building. As the studio continues to invest in emerging talent through the creators fund, the future looks bright for filmmakers looking to push the boundaries of anime and animation.
